Vadim Zvjaginsev vs Sergey Volkov
GM Vadim Zvjaginsev (2525) · GM Sergey Volkov (2382)
Vadim Zvjaginsev and Sergey Volkov have played 21 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 1998 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Zvjaginsev leads 6 wins to 1, with 14 draws (33% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French Defense (5 games). The average game between them lasted 33 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Zvjaginsev | Draws | Volkov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zvjaginsev with White | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| Volkov with White | 12 | 3 | 8 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Zvjaginsev | Draws | Volkov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 20 | 6 | 13 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Zvjaginsev | Draws | Volkov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Sergey Volkov | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Russian Cup Final 2025 |
| Dec 2025 | Sergey Volkov | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Russian Cup Final 2025 |
| Dec 2025 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Sergey Volkov | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | Russian Cup Final 2025 |
| Dec 2025 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Sergey Volkov | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | Russian Cup Final 2025 |
| Jul 2025 | Sergey Volkov | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | 21st Moscow Open A |
| Dec 2024 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Sergey Volkov | 1-0 | French Defense | Russian Cup Final 2024 |
| Dec 2024 | Sergey Volkov | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Russian Cup Final 2024 |
| Aug 2024 | Sergey Volkov | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open |
| Oct 2023 | Sergey Volkov | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 30th Chigorin Memorial |
| Jul 2023 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Sergey Volkov | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | 19th Moscow Open A |
| Oct 2022 | Sergey Volkov | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 29th Chigorin Memorial |
| Feb 2013 | Sergey Volkov | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Moscow Aeroflot Rapid Open qual |
| Jun 2011 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Sergey Volkov | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | 64th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Aug 2010 | Sergey Volkov | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 63rd ch-RUS Higher League |
| Apr 2009 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Sergey Volkov | 1-0 | French Defense | 16th chT-RUS |
| Dec 2005 | Sergey Volkov | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ch-RUS Superfinal |
| May 2003 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Sergey Volkov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Slav Setup | chT-RUS 10th Group2 |
| Jun 2001 | Sergey Volkov | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 2nd ch-EU |
| Jun 2000 | Sergey Volkov | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 53rd ch-RUS |
| May 1999 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Sergey Volkov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Advance Variation | 6th chT-RUS |
| Sep 1998 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Sergey Volkov | 1-0 | French: Advance Variation | RUS-Cup final |
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What is the head-to-head score between Vadim Zvjaginsev and Sergey Volkov?
In 21 recorded games, Vadim Zvjaginsev has 6 wins, Sergey Volkov has 1 wins, and they have drawn 14 times.
How many times have Vadim Zvjaginsev and Sergey Volkov played each other?
Our database records 21 games between them, from Sep 1998 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Vadim Zvjaginsev and Sergey Volkov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French Defense (5 games), followed by the Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.